Shortages catalogue

The shortages catalogue contains information on medicine shortages that affect or are likely to affect more than one European Union (EU) Member State, where the European Medicines Agency has assessed the shortage and provided recommendations to patients and healthcare professionals across the EU.

It does not give a complete overview of all medicine shortages occurring in the EU, as most shortages are dealt with at a national level.

For each shortage listed below, additional information about the situation in a specific country may be available from the national competent authority.

There may be medicines in short supply that are not listed here. If you cannot find information on a medicine in short supply or you would like further information, please visit the website of your national competent authority.

If you are having difficulty obtaining a medicine that has been prescribed to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.